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BSN 215 Pharmacology I Week 2 Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale
Question:
What do topical antibiotics help clear?
Answer:
Mild to moderate acne by suppressing growth of P. acnes.
Question:
What do topical retinoids help clear?
Answer:
Mild to moderate acne by normalizing hyperproliferation of epithelial cells in hair follicles.
Question:
What are oral antibiotics reserved for?
Answer:
Moderate to severe acne. 1 / 2
Question:
What are the benefits of oral antibiotics for acne?
Answer:
Suppressing growth of P. acnes and anti-inflammatory actions.
Question:
What is isotretinoin?
Answer:
An oral drug reserved for severe acne.
Question:
What are some adverse effects of isotretinoin?
Answer:
Nosebleeds, inflammation of lips and eyes, pain, tenderness, or stiffness in muscles, bones, and joints.
Question:
Why is isotretinoin use highly regulated?
Answer:
It is highly teratogenic.
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